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Isack Hadjar admitted his surprise at the race pace of his Racing Bulls cars, as he claimed his maiden F1 podium at the Dutch GP.
Isack Hadjar expressed surprise at his Racing Bulls car’s race pace and secured his first Formula 1 podium at the Dutch Grand Prix, finishing third after Lando Norris retired from second place. Despite starting fourth, Hadjar successfully fended off challenges from Charles Leclerc and George Russell. His consistent performance throughout the season has earned him tenth place in the Drivers’ Championship, tied with Nico Hulkenberg on 37 points. Hadjar mentioned he did not anticipate a podium finish and considered a routine points-scoring result more realistic. He demonstrated mature defensive driving skills to keep his position and capitalize on Norris’ untimely retirement.
